High School English / Concurrent Enrollment Teacher

CARLISLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE High School Language Arts / Concurrent Enrollment Teacher

REPORTS TO High School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification

• Meet certification requirements of the Department of Education, State of Iowa
• Master's degree in English OR a Master's degree in related field paired with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English, meeting Higher Learning Commission (HLC) faculty credentialing standards

Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of college-level writing, literature, and rhetoric instruction
• Ability to teach rigorous, college-level curricula that align with postsecondary learning outcomes while meeting Iowa Core standards
• Proficiency in using postsecondary Learning Management Systems (LMS) and student information platforms
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively with high school administration, college faculty liaisons, students, and parents
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work within high school and college administrative deadlines
• Such alternative to the above qualification as the Board of Education or partnering postsecondary institution may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula and course materials to align simultaneously with Iowa Core standards and the approved partner college course competencies and syllabus templates
• Maintain college-level academic rigor, grading standards, assessment criteria, and textbook/course material requirements as specified by the partner institution's academic department
• Utilize diverse, research-based instructional strategies and differentiated language instruction to support high school students operating in a college-level learning environment
• Maintain active instructor approval status with the partnering postsecondary institution
• Submit proposed course syllabi to the college department chair/liaison for review and approval prior to the start of each term
• Verify and validate official high school and college class rosters within required deadlines.
• Post learning materials, grades, and record attendance in both district and postsecondary LMS/gradebook systems
• Submit final college grades directly to the postsecondary registrar by the established postsecondary deadlines
• Participate in classroom observations and curriculum evaluations conducted by college faculty liaisons and district administrators
• Attend mandatory postsecondary orientation, annual discipline-specific professional development sessions, and faculty liaison meetings provided by the partner college
• Stay current with developments in high school language arts instruction and higher education teaching methodologies
• Participate in district staff meetings, collaborative team meetings, and assigned committees
• Communicate high school and college-level academic integrity, plagiarism, and grading policies clearly to students and parents
• Maintain a professional, supportive classroom environment conducive to college-level instruction
• Make provisions to be available to students and parents outside the instructional day for academic guidance and course support
• Provide necessary documentation, plans, and instructions for substitute teachers
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Act as an advisor to student organizations as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ MENTAL DEMANDS/ ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS 

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Capable of standing for long periods of time while instructing
• Able to work with interruptions during a work shift
• Tobacco and substance free environment

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Wage and work year to be established by Master Contract
• Employment per Board Policies and Administrative Rules and Regulations
• Performance evaluated per board policy and postsecondary program review processes

Disclaimer:

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel in this position.  These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

It is the policy of the Carlisle Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact: Brandon Eighmy, Director of School Services Carlisle School Administrative Office, 430 School Street, Carlisle, IA 50047 515-989-3589, brandon.eighmy@carlislecsd.org or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD: (800) 877-8339, Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov

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